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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.98, 1,226.80 and 496.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.98, 1,226.80 and 496.04 is: 684.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.98 : 1,226.80 = 496.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.98/1,226.80 = 496.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.98x = 1,226.80 × 496.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.98x = 608,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,541.87/888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.54

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